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Explore how Earth’s long climate history unfolded, from ice ages to today’s warming, through geology and atmospheric science.
This clear, accessible guide traces the evolution of climates across deep time. It explains how geologic change and atmospheric forces have shaped where we live, what we experience, and how scientists study climate shifts. You’ll gain a grounded view of past climate patterns and how they connect to present-day weather and future trends.
The book surveys major ideas about climate control, the rise and fall of ice ages, and the roles of oceans, clouds, and greenhouse gases. It explains how heat is trapped in the atmosphere and how scientists test theories against geologic evidence, offering readers a solid framework for understanding climate science without heavy jargon.
- How ice ages formed, spread, and ended across different regions
- How geologic time shapes the distribution of climates and life
- The interplay of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and clouds in warming and cooling
- How turning points in Earth’s climate history inform current and future trends
Ideal for readers curious about climate science, earth history, and the big questions researchers chase about our planet’s past and its future.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of Earth's climate systems across the entirety of geological time, from the formation of the planet to the present day. The author challenges the widely held belief that solar energy has been the singular driver of climate change throughout the planet's history. This book examines a range of evidence from the geological record, including periods in which global temperatures were both significantly warmer and colder than they are today. The author proposes theories that challenge prevailing notions, providing a fresh perspective on the complex interplay of factors that have shaped Earth's climate over billions of years. This book offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the history of our planet and its future trajectory in a changing climate. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332011728_0
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